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The Frailty of Self-Confidence
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight the shocking contrast between Peter's recent bravado with the sword and his immediate collapse before a servant girl. His self-confident courage is described as 'smoke.' This serves as a powerful warning against self-reliance, reminding believers that true strength and bravery are found only in the Lord, not in human resolve.
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Albert Barnes
On John 18:15–18
18th Century
Theologian
Another disciple. Probably John. Some critics, however, have supposed that this disciple was one who lived in Jerusalem and, not being a G…
AT Robertson
On John 18:17
The maid (η παιδισκη). Feminine form of παιδισκος, diminutive of παις. See Mt 26:69. When "the maid the portress" (apposition).
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:17
19th Century
Bishop
On Peter’s denials, compare Notes on Matthew 26:69-75, and see in this Gospel John 13:38.
Art not thou also one of this man’s di…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
Then went out that other disciple which was known unto the high priest and spake unto her that kept the door and brought in Peter. Then saith t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:17
Apparently Peter’s first statement of denial accompanied his admittance to the courtyard; the last occurred somewhat later, perhaps just as Jesus w…
John Calvin
On John 18:17
16th Century
Theologian
Then the maid that kept the door said to Peter. Peter is introduced into the high priest’s hall; but it cost him dearly, for, as soon as h…
John Gill
On John 18:17
17th Century
Pastor
Then says the damsel that kept the door unto Peter
She being relieved, either by her father, if porter, or by a fell…
Matthew Henry
On John 18:13–27
17th Century
Minister
Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth …